Anna Beamish
Yando,VIC
Summary
Accomplished community engager offering many years of experience in the management of staff and volunteers, and in generating community-building programs.
Focused on continual improvement and efficiency, with proficiency in funding applications, reporting and delivery of service.
Versatile and adaptable with background in managing and coordinating diverse teams, and managing complex projects.
Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Integration Lead
Northern District Community Health
Kerang, Vic
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Reviewed organisational contracts ongoingly.
- Ensured compliance with contractual obligations.
- Integral in onboarding Community Care Services to NDCH, increasing community integration, and engaging large groups of volunteers.
- Developed engagement programs to motivate volunteers, and enhance their role and opportunity.
- Expanded NDCH's visibility and impact within local communities through volunteer initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with contractual obligations.
- Collaborated with team to further develop strategies for program improvement and volunteer engagement.
- Implemented processes and policies to provide clear direction for teams during change management.
Team Leader
Northern District Community Health
Kerang, Vic
07.2018 - 04.2025
- Conducted weekly face-to-face meetings for effective team communication and exchange of ideas, providing fast notification of evolving trends.
- Emphasised importance of data management and provided assistance with Microsoft Excel tools.
- Led multi-disciplinary team members in service delivery while advocating and promoting inter-team collaboration to enhance information sharing and improve service outcomes.
- Reviewed NDCH policies regularly to ensure group adherence to best practices.
- Encouraged discussions on policy updates to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Specialist Homelessness Service
Northern District Community Health
Kerang, Vic
07.2018 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with funding bodies and regional services to gather updates and report data accurately.
- Conducted initial intake assessments to determine suitable services for clients.
- Created and delivered two annual community-based initiative drives to increase awareness and understanding of regional homelessness.
- Supported and advocated for individuals and families to maintain stable housing.
- Referred clients to relevant services aligned with their needs.
Empoyer Engagement Coordinator
Brotherhood of St Laurence
Fitzroy, Vic
06.2011 - 06.2017
- Representative: Collingwood Public Housing Vulnerable Community
- Developed business relationships throughout the industry, creating opportunities for vulnerable people.
- Successful bid and implementation of secondment to develop an employer program for the City of Yarra.
- Created, implemented, and evaluated the BSL Skill Gap Program.
- Scoped industry opportunities aligned with cohort capacity.
Area Manager - Op Shops
Brotherhood of St Laurence
Fitzroy, Vic
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Introduced and executed Equal Employment Opportunities for volunteers.
- Developed and implemented regular OHS auditing functions.
- Implemented policy upgrades to enhance staff safety in the workplace.
- Revamped Retail Procedures Manual to ensure best practices in service delivery.
Home and Community Care Coordinator
Otway Health and Community Services
Apollo Bay, Vic
12.2008 - 06.2010
- Coordinated the delivery of service across the remote region.
- Established network connections with similar service providers to exchange knowledge and ideas.
- Developed internal processes to enhance efficiencies.
- Launched staff skillshare program between Community Care Workers and Personal Care Attendants.
Senior Range Planner
Pacific Brands
Melbourne, Vic
11.2002 - 11.2008
- Designed and developed processes to enhance operational efficiencies.
- Reviewed and updated programs in response to industry changes, ensuring effective rollout and training across all departments.
Range Planner
Country Road Australia
Melbourne, Vic
10.1999 - 10.2002
- Managed budget development.
- Analysed data, and created reports.
- Planned product ranges and briefed design team on departmental expectations.
Range Analyst
Myer Stores
Melbourne, Vic
04.1997 - 10.1999
- Facilitated relationship building to ensure continuous information flow.
- Analysed sales and promotional activities to identify trends.
- Forecasted sales and stock levels to optimize inventory management.
Education
Diploma in Business - Marketing Major -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC12-1998
Skills
- Business process improvement
- Team leadership and fostering staff, including volunteers
- Volunteer engagement
- Reporting, documenting and compliance
- Program and organisational development
- Data analysis
- Project planning and operations management
- Generating Community-Building and Community-Engagement Programs and Events
Timeline
Integration Lead
Northern District Community Health
11.2023 - 04.2025
Team Leader
Northern District Community Health
07.2018 - 04.2025
Specialist Homelessness Service
Northern District Community Health
07.2018 - 11.2023
Empoyer Engagement Coordinator
Brotherhood of St Laurence
06.2011 - 06.2017
Area Manager - Op Shops
Brotherhood of St Laurence
06.2010 - 06.2011
Home and Community Care Coordinator
Otway Health and Community Services
12.2008 - 06.2010
Senior Range Planner
Pacific Brands
11.2002 - 11.2008
Range Planner
Country Road Australia
10.1999 - 10.2002
Range Analyst
Myer Stores
04.1997 - 10.1999
Diploma in Business - Marketing Major -
Victoria University